Tag Archives: Food For Thought

A SOCK IN THE EYE

Posted on October 20, 2012 by

Is it naïve of me to want to trust my fellow woman or man? Of late, it’s been a turbulent time.  My faith in our politicians and others who are in positions of power, has taken a hit. This makes … Continue reading →

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LOVE YOUR LIVER

Posted on December 28, 2010 by

After all the excesses of the holiday season, stomachs start to groan and crave cleansing food. Too much meat, booze and sugar makes our livers scream out: “No, please, no more!’ You know your liver is screaming when your head … Continue reading →

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GOOD GIRL BLACK FOREST GATEAU

Posted on September 19, 2010 by

This cake was served by my friend’s mum on Sundays when I went round to watch their TV. We didn’t have one! I was about nine and if we’d been very good, she would serve up large slices topped with … Continue reading →

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CELIA’S AMAZING CHOCOLATE CAKE

Posted on August 30, 2010 by

How I love cake! I went to visit my friend Celia and she gave me a slice of this wonderful, amazing, delicious and good for you cake! Great for eating in large chunks when you feel down… or any time, … Continue reading →

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DELIGHTS OF THE ITALIAN SUNDAY LUNCH

Posted on July 19, 2010 by

When I was six, many years ago, I would annoy my older sister to the point of madness. Why? because I would insist on sitting next to our father for Sunday lunch. There was always a shouting match and my … Continue reading →

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FAMILY FOOD

Posted on August 6, 2009 by

My parents were Italian. They loved food. And could my mother cook? Like an angel. For a week before Christmas, she would be making pasta dough. Strings of spaghetti would hang over the backs of chairs, ravioli covered every surface. … Continue reading →

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